Answer to Question #92996 in Organic Chemistry for Ataniya

Question

Why boiling stones should be used when boiling liquids?

Answer 1

Boiling stones have pores inside which provide cavities both to trap air and to provide spaces where bubbles of solvent vapor can form. These bubbles ensure even boiling and prevent bumping and boiling over and loss of the solution.

References:

1.  Chemistry: LibreTexts [Electronic resource] :  supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot. - Mode of access: https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Organic_Chemistry/Book%3A_Organic_Chemistry_Lab_Techniques_(Nichols)/1%3A_General_Techniques/1.3%3A_Heating_and_Cooling_Methods/1.3B%3A_Controlled_Boiling. – Date of access: 25.08.2019.